A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3039546 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3040937 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3039404 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4404 time: 2019-08-28 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82ac0a079a84f6fbb23d5cd7f10a1c17b9cd89f8ebf066d89f7fe86a0dce583fBlock Operator
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